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The future of Wall Street is here as startups and brokers build AI agents to trade 24/7
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Brokerages and startups have begun deploying AI agents designed to automate portfolio management and trading functions. These AI systems can operate continuously and perform tasks including order execution, portfolio monitoring, and rebalancing that were previously handled by human traders and advisors. Retail investors also have access to some of these AI-driven tools through consumer investment platforms.
